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David Ward Lib Dem MP summoned again over Israel comment
A Liberal Democrat MP has been summoned by party bosses again over comments he made about "the Jews" in Israel "inflicting atrocities on Palestinians"
The party said "further decisions" would be taken about David Ward, MP for Bradford East.
Jewish leaders demanded action following a meeting with Lib Dem chiefs aimed at calming tensions.
Mr Ward was censured by the party's chief whip last month and apologised for any "unintended offence".
But the Board of Deputies of British Jews said the apology had "no credibility".
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-21381067